WINSLOW – Stephen Francis Beauregard Jr., laid down his earthly burdens at his home in Winslow on Oct. 28, 2022, with his loving daughter Sally by his side.

Born in Waterville on Jan. 5, 1942, he was affectionately nicknamed “The General” by his parents, Stephen F. Sr and Louise Marie (Newbert) Beauregard.

He was raised on the family farm in Benton, graduating high school in 1960. In 1961, he married Arlene Beale in Skowhegan. He continued living and working on the farm in addition to working full-time at The Eastern Packing Company in Waterville.

He moved the family to Clinton in 1970 and in 1973, he began operating The Pine Tree Diner on Main Street. He was known as a great short order cook, never turning away a customer that couldn’t pay.

In 1978, he moved to Worcester, Massachusetts where he was employed for several years at the Norton Grindstone Factory. He later began working for Bob Courtney Antiques, where he honed his already extensive knowledge of all things collectable.

Around this time, he reconnected with Patricia (Richards) Drouin, whom he had known since high school. Upon their return to Maine, the couple was employed by PB Guide Service and spent many loving and happy years together.

In 2002, he and Sally purchased a property in Hinckley which they named The Spider Web. He made hundreds of friends over his lengthy antiquing career, earning a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and fairest wholesalers in Maine.

General was a man of many talents. Always an avid sportsman, in his younger years he supplemented the family income by trapping. He was an adept storyteller, using his skills to entertain many a hunter at bear camp or at the shop. With his easy-going nature, he made friends wherever he went, accepting and treating all fairly. What’s more, Steve was a kind, loving and generous man, lending a hand to anyone who needed him.

Stephen is survived by his loving daughters, Sheri L Dodge and Sally J Gorman of Winslow; his siblings, Marie (Bob) Philbrook of Clinton, Betty Spencer of Benton, Thomas (Kathy) Beauregard of Squires, MO and Paul (Val) Beauregard of Skowhegan. Also left to carry his legacy are grandchildren, Matthew (Danielle) Gorman and son James of Waterville, Heidi (Brandon) Harnish and children Wesley, Lilian and Adelyn of Lafayette, LA and Joseph Gorman, also of Waterville. He also leaves many special friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Arlene and his long-time companion, Pat.

A celebration of life will be held at VFW Post#6924 in Fairfield on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from 1-4 p.m., with a short memorial service at 1:30 p.m.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.

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